Dacia Duster 2017 vs Mazda CX-30 2019
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 156 NM | 224 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-30 is a more dynamic driving. Dacia Duster engine produces 65 HP less power than Mazda CX-30, whereas torque is 68 NM less than Mazda CX-30. Due to the lower power, Dacia Duster reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 4.9 | |
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The Mazda CX-30 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dacia Duster consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda CX-30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dacia Duster could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 970 km in combined cycle | |
| 780 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| Mazda CX-30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | 4x4 - AWD (all-wheel-drive) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Ground clearance: | 210 mm (8.3 inches) | 175 mm (6.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Dacia Duster can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Renault Clio | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dacia Duster might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-30 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.69 m | 1.56 m | |
| Dacia Duster is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda CX-30, width is practically the same , while the height of Dacia Duster is 13 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 445 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1444 litres | 1406 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Dacia Duster has 15 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-30. The Mazda CX-30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Dacia Duster (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Dacia Duster is 1.2 metres less than that of the Mazda CX-30, which means Dacia Duster can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`809 | 2`042 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | 22 200 | |
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